
OLD MAN CACTUS 
Cephalocereus senilis 
Another view of the popular and venerable Old Man 
Cactus. It grows in vast forests on the dry hillsides 
of Central Mexico, where it is called Cabeza del Viejo, 
or Old Man’s Head. The prize of every fancier’s col- 
lection. Likes a sandy soil, very moderate waterings, 
and sun or as much light as possible. 1%4-inch and 
14%-inch, each, 35c smaller hairy 25 
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CLEISTOCACTUS 
A very popular genus containing some of 
our prettiest and most consistent flowering 
cacti. They are particularly adapted to grow- 
ing in pots. Natives of Argentina. 
Culture. A light, loamy soil and moderate waterings 
suits them. Give full sun or semi-shade. 
SCARLET BUGLER. See page 28 for color 
illustration. 
Cleistocactus anguineus. Very handsome 
dwarf growing species. Flowers brilliant scar- 
let. "42-inch to) G-ineh 2 BACH 2 session 35c 
Cleistocactus areolatus. Rare $1.00 
Cleistocactus Herzogianus. Rare ._....... $1.50 
Cleistocactus Morawetzianus. Rare... $1.56 
Cleistocactus Roezlii. Rare —.......... $1.50 
Cleistocactus smaragdiflorus. Rare _._. $1.00 
Cleistocactus tominensis. Rare $1.50 
Cleistocactus tupizensis. Rare, small........ 35c 
CEREUS 
Most of the cacti formerly put in this genus 
by botanists have been removed in recent 
years to new genera listed in this catalog. 
The true Cereus listed below are quite beau- 
tiful. 
Cereus aethiops. A very handsome species 
with dark purplish pruinose stems. Very spiny. 
Plowens ewinites isercliy yen. tscsesetessese-ste emer enee 35c 
Cereus azureus. This handsome plant has 
light blue stems and many white blossoms. 
Very pretty : . = 20e 


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SNAKE CACTUS 
Nyctocereus serpentinus 
Beautiful fluted stems, thickly starred with red and 
grey spines. Very easily grown and one of the most 
pleasing. With me it is always a prime favorite either 
in flower or for its handsome, graceful columns. De- 
liciously fragrant blossoms! Full sun or semi-shade 
with moderate waterings. 10-inch and 12-inch, 
50c: 6-inch and 8-inch, 35¢; small....................-.- 
MOON CACTI 
ERIOCEREUS 
Great favorites with their profusion of 
snowy-wihte blossoms and attractive crimson 
fruits. Kept in 5-inch to 6-inch pots and well 
fed during their summer growth, they rarely 
fail to flower. They will stand the full sum- 
mer sun. 
ERIOCEREUS BONPLANDII. See illustration, 
page 25. 
Eriocereus Guelichii. A magnificent flower- 
ing variety. A big plant is a tremendous sight 
when MolOSSOmMen GIG acest eyo oe, eee 35c¢ 
Eriocereus Jusbertii. pane graceful snowy 
IBIGSS OMS Hee CLC ime tee at pete en en nt ee 35c 
Eriocereus Martinii. See page 28. 
Eriocereus pomanensis. Each _ ww... 50c 
ERIOCEREUS REGELII. Pink Moon Cactus. 
Charming pink blossoms! Beautiful!............35¢ 
ERIOCEREUS TORTUOSUS. A very spiny va- 
riety with handsome ruffled flowers. Ea.....35¢ 
MYRTILLOCACTUS 
A fine Mexican genus of Cacti wih a strong- 
ly lateral mode of branching. Young plants 
almost spineless. Very easy to grow. Like sun 
and moderate waterings. 
Blue Myrtle Cactus. See below. 
Myrtillocactus Schenckii. A fine form with 
pale green stems. A fine specimen..50¢ and 35c 

BLUE MYRTLE CACTUS 
Myrtillocactus geometrizans 
A lovely blue stemmed cactus, columnar and almost 
spineless when young. Branched with short, heavy 
spines when old. White myrtle-like flowers followed 
by red berries. In the winter the plants often turn a 
rich violet purple color which is most attractive. 
Large, 7-inch and 8-inch, 50c; 5-inch and 25 
6-inch, 35c; 2-inch and 3-inch colorful plants.... c 
HARDWOOD CACTUS CHARCOAL 
Useful in keeping soils sweet and aerated. 
Very helpful in heavy soils. Fine for succu- 
lents. Full directions for use. 
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Received the cacti in fine shape. They are so much 
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BRAZILIAN ROCK CACTUS 
Monvillea Cavendishii 
A thoroughly worthwhile cactus for those who like 
flowers. Blooms with amazing consistency throughout 
the summer months. Flowers are followed by 2-inch 
oval fruits, crimson in color and very ornamental, as 
well as good to eat. Rich loamy soal, moderate water- 
ings, sun or shade. Large, 10-inch flowering size, 50c: 
smaller, 6-inch and 7-inch, 35c; 
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MRS. RUTH FINKLE, 
Upper Sandusky, Ohio. 
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DAYAMS TREE CACTUS 
Piptanthocereus Dayami 
One of the best fruiting and flowering kinds. Rears 
big tomato—like half-pound fruits, quite fragrant and 
delicious. No spines. 10-inch, 75c¢; 5-inch and 25 
6-inch, 35c¢; smaller, 2-inch and 3-inch.............. c 

